Epe L.G.A Of LAGOS State

Epe Local Government Area (LGA) is a historic town in Lagos State, Nigeria, located on the northern side of the Lekki Lagoon[1]. It is part of the Lagos East Senatorial District and serves as a vital hub for trade, fishing, and agriculture.

Epe spans 1,315 square kilometres and had a population of 181,734 in 2006, which grew to an estimated 269,000 by 2022. This gives it a population density of approximately 204.6 people per square kilometre[2]. The LGA's postal code is 106, and it lies at coordinates 6°35′N latitude and 3°59′E longitude.

Fishing dominates the local economy, while the area also serves as a collection and export point for commodities such as cassava, maize, green vegetables, cocoa, and firewood to Lagos. Epe is renowned for crafting motorized, shallow-draft barges essential for navigating coastal lagoons[3].

Notable landmarks include the Lekki Free Trade Zone Complex, the Agricultural Training Institute in Araga, Lagos State University [LASU], Epe Campus, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Epe Campus. With its rich history and economic significance, Epe remains an integral part of Lagos State[4].



FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN118,988,920,546.88
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN1,657,927,478.84
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN1,707,944,977.16
+3.0%
March 2025
NGN1,500,813,137.24
-12.1%
February 2025
NGN1,702,522,879.34
+13.4%
January 2025
NGN1,859,190,408.59
+9.2%
November 2024
NGN1,530,450,667.89
-17.7%

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